ST. LOUIS, April 15, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA) has announced a price increase of approximately 6 to 9 percent for its Therminol heat transfer fluids, which are used in a variety of industrial applications such as specialty chemical manufacturing, plastic molding operations and natural gas purification. This increase applies to orders shipped on or after April 15, 2008, for all non-contract customers and where contracts allow.
"Solutia remains committed to offering the highest quality products, supported by unparalleled technical and customer service, that offer the best total value to our customers," said Dale Kline, global business director, Specialty Fluids, Solutia Inc. "Increases such as those announced are unavoidable given the continued escalation in the cost of energy, raw materials and transportation/distribution."
Solutia is the world leader in synthetic heat transfer fluids, providing more than 45 years of excellence in technical support, customer service, performance and innovation. For more information on Therminol, call 1-800-426-2463, visit www.therminol.com or send a request on company letterhead to Solutia Inc., Therminol-3S, P.O. Box 66760, St. Louis, Missouri, 63166, USA.
Note to Editor: Therminol is a registered trademark of Solutia Inc.
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About Solutia Inc.
Solutia is a market-leading performance materials and specialty chemicals company. The company focuses on providing solutions for a better life through a range of products, including: Saflex(r) interlayer for laminated glass; CPFilms(r) aftermarket window films sold under the LLumar(r) brand and others; high-performance nylon polymers and fibers sold under brands such as Vydyne(r) and Wear-Dated(r); and technical specialties including the Flexsys(r) family of chemicals for the rubber industry, Skydrol(r) aviation hydraulic fluid and Therminol(r) heat transfer fluid. Solutia's businesses are world leaders in each of their market segments. With its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the company operates globally with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 60 locations. More information is available at www.Solutia.com.
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